tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88236334720727531532024-03-05T15:55:20.204-08:00Filed FingersDocumenting the starting-off of my real-live attempt to be a full-time jewelrymaker/designer. Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-54191430434110297662012-06-01T14:28:00.002-07:002012-06-01T14:28:47.623-07:00BlogLovin!Now you can <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3767478/filed-fingers?claim=bgj4ewuyvjy">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br />
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I have finally made a new metal design! I used cold connections to assemble this kinetic (moveable!) pendant out of copper and brass. Feels so nice to be working with metals again!</div>
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Please come visit <a href="http://SoloArtworks.com">SoloArtworks.com</a> and check out the new products. You can even use coupon codes now! Try MOMMY for free shipping.. or FIRST15 for 15% off your entire order!
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You can also <a href="https://twitter.com/SoloArtworks">follow Solo Artworks on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/soloartworks">"Like" Solo Artworks on Facebook</a>.Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-73673594302599153982011-09-25T11:56:00.000-07:002011-09-25T11:59:13.499-07:00Win Free Earrings!Check out this great giveaway hosted by Life, Chaos, and Quotes! <br /><br /><a href=" http://lifechaosandquotes.blogspot.com/2011/09/please-meet-nicole-of-solo-art-works.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnolXl8UVMuXr1VS5-_ISfS7_hwZui4NFhyH6TRlxl9Gdw2O0iOCJV7iXYmN013HuvdF-e9-KQlzP18VCuYu3Bau1y3nVJnHyCP4WgsfHiRktCXYc0JLnFEHLIq0xwhFhmrM6qdIaNBo/s1600/gic.jpg" width="90%"><pr><b>http://lifechaosandquotes.blogspot.com/2011/09/please-meet-nicole-of-solo-art-works.html</b></a>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-74455003069487058382011-09-05T14:08:00.000-07:002011-09-05T14:11:16.322-07:00Newly listed! Sterling Silver Ornate Patterned Ring - Size 9.5<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81171226/sterling-silver-ornate-patterned-ring"><img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.202505803.jpg" width="100%" align="center"><p>These rings are simple yet incredibly ornate! They are made from patterned sterling silver that is formed into perfect rings with nice smooth edges and inside. <br /></a>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-28855893151942603032009-05-22T16:06:00.001-07:002009-05-22T16:06:20.832-07:002mm Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3555442508/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3555442508_394d5c803c.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3555442508/">2mm Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> New piccie, still trying to figure out how to get the best macro shots with the new camera!</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-23134716736094172602009-05-05T14:47:00.000-07:002009-05-05T15:05:02.568-07:00Making Extra Money OnlineFirst of all, my deepest apologies for the lack of recent blog updates! I've moved to a different state, and been quite busy. But the real reason is that my beloved <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=10462" target="canon">Canon Powershot A85</a> has bit the dust. The sensor malfunction has gotten worse to the point that I can no longer take a picture without severe distortion. Which leads me to the topic of the day: Making Extra Money Online<br /><p><br /><h3>Making Extra Money Online.</h3> (For, among other things, a new digital camera!)<p><br />Since I work at home it seems only natural for me to search for ways to make extra money online. So far I have a few reccomendations, with more to come.<br /><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/soloartworks_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ" target="ebay">E-Bay</a></li> I know its been said a thousand times, but there is a lot of stuff in your house that you simply don't need! I'm currently auctioning leftover wedding decorations, and my husbands old Manga collection. (Yes, I have his permission!)<br><br /><li><b>Online Surveys.</b></li> There are several websites out there that claim to pay you money for taking online surveys. One that I have had success with, and actually recieved a check from, is <a href="http://www.mysurvey.com" target="surveys">MySurvey.com (Referral name NicoleSolo) </a>. I have been a member for a long time though, and really only made about $30. But still, it's a little money for very easy work!<br><br /><li><b>Cash Gaming Sites.</b> </li> A third place I have made money lately is an online cash tournament gaming site. If you are good at the popular online games, you have a chance to win sime big bugs! I'm not going to say how much I've made, but it is one of my <i>favorite</i> ways to make money online. Try joining <a href="http://www.worldwinner.com" target="game">WorldWinner.com (Referral name NicoleSolo)</a> and practicing with their free games!<br><br /></ul><br /><p><br />That's it for today, but if you have other proven money-making advice, do comment here and let us know!Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-12537825929218327702009-03-25T15:08:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:11:30.216-07:00Making Filigree - Step SevenThe next step in making filigree is the soldering work! It takes forever, since you have to be very meticulous about soldering every single tiny joint, including the insides of the swirl designs. Here is a photo in the middle of the process, and one right after they come out of the pickle! Yes, I have a lot of firescale, but that will not be for long :)<br /><p><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3371451366/" title="Soldering the Pendant by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3371451366_036aba76b2.jpg" width="500" height="464" alt="Soldering the Pendant" /></a><p><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3372121604/" title="Hearts! by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3372121604_4718139731.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Hearts!" /></a></center>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-784804010720847032009-03-20T14:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:48:52.749-07:00Making Filigree - Step SixNow that you've got smooth, flat frame pieces, you get to do the arranging of the final design! Like I mentioned before, I'm doing a random design, so I just piece the little pretties into the frame like a puzzle. You want them to fit snugly against eachother so that you can solder each and every piece. I make them so snug that sometimes one jumps up out of the frame! <p><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3370629379/" title="Arranging the Pretties by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3370629379_d795189d25.jpg" width="500" height="398" alt="Arranging the Pretties " /></a></center><br /><br />I do all of the arranging right on my soldering surface, and then brush flux over the entire design. Let it dry so it won't bubble up when heated and ruin your design!Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-26986880280982253262009-03-19T15:53:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:55:54.990-07:00Making Filigree - Step FiveStep Five is to polish the pendant frames and make sure there is a clean inside especially for soldering the pretty filigree swirls to.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3368349689/" title="Solo Working by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3368349689_be2f14102f.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Solo Working" /></a> <font size="-1"><tt>I had to take a self-portrait for an interview, so I took one of me working on these pendants!</tt></font></center>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-38022040101520140252009-03-18T11:13:00.000-07:002009-03-18T11:14:29.703-07:00Making Filigree - Step FourYour filigree will need a frame to support all the pretties. I am making heart-shaped pendants. Step four is to fit and solder your pendant frames! <p><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3365285143/" title="Soldering Heart Frames by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3365285143_4d5c95ff4b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Soldering Heart Frames" /></a></center>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-9636553455223991462009-03-17T15:25:00.000-07:002009-03-17T15:27:15.951-07:00Making Filigree, Step 3.5Having realized that all those tiny little pretties might get lost, step 3.5 is cleaning up my bench and work area! Yikes!<br /><p><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3363276257/" title="Bench, March 17, 2009 by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3363276257_7dbe0a2215.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Bench, March 17, 2009" /></a><br /></center><br />(click the photo to see notes and details!)Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-61197451155927585192009-03-16T19:05:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:08:28.288-07:0020% Off Etsyversary Sale!My two year Etsyversary is coming up on March 23rd! I have a goal of making it to 400 sales! Come stop by my <a href="http://soloartworks.etsy.com" target="etsy">Etsy shop</a> and take advantage of 20% off your next order, through March 23, 2009! All you have to do is metion "Etsyversary" in the message to seller during checkout, and I will send you a discounted invoice or refund the difference! I have a huge range of prices on great sterling silver, 14K gold, and other metal jewelry.<br /><br /><p><script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5103990, 'shop','thumbnail',2,4).renderIframe();</script>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-26076969923148558662009-03-16T14:34:00.000-07:002009-03-16T14:38:22.849-07:00Making Filigree, Part ThreeIf you're like me, your pretty little swirlies are all a bit bent out of shape. You'll want to flatten them, and also make sure that all the middles of the twirls are closed loops, so your finished filigree design won't snag on hair or clothing. I use a rawhide mallet and a bench block to gently hammer my designs flat. And now from this picture I realize how badly I need to clean my bench! <br /><p><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3360377815/" title="Flatten those pretties! by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3360377815_ea2a167bb7.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Flatten those pretties!" /></a></center>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-81945475999301634052009-03-13T13:30:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:39:52.320-07:00Making Filigree, Step TwoAfter you've got your bazillion strips of filigree wire, its time to start bending them into pretties. Don't forget to save all your snippets of silver wire!<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3351530765/" title="Filigree Wire Strips by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3351530765_c851a5d79d_m.jpg" width="240" height="178" alt="Filigree Wire Strips" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3351530127/" title="Save those silver snippets! by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3351530127_cb0a792833_m.jpg" width="240" height="196" alt="Save those silver snippets!" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />I am making a design with random filigree swirlies instead of a pattern, otherwise you should sketch out your pattern and make the specific pretties you will need!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3352353992/" title="Making Pretties! by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3352353992_38d998c672.jpg" width="500" height="380" alt="Making Pretties!" /></a><br /><p><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3351529369/" title="Bending a heart by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3351529369_d7ef26e009_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Bending a heart" /></a><br /></center><br />I'm making heart-shaped pendants, so to keep them symmetrical I bend both pieces of wire at once.Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-29765401898951434482009-03-12T12:59:00.001-07:002009-03-12T13:01:12.159-07:00Making Filigree, Step One<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3349990966/" title="Making Filigree, Step One by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3349990966_d7da91c8f5_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Making Filigree, Step One" /></a></center> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Okay, I was able to get a good photo out of a bunch of wierd ones! <br /><br />Here is the first step to making filigree pendants! Snip about a zillion pieces of filigree wire to your decided length. (Practice till you find the length you like). I don't have a rolling mill, so I am using commercially purchased filigree wire.</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-84435709113592150912009-03-12T11:29:00.001-07:002009-03-12T11:52:31.643-07:00Today, I Am Making FiligreeAs mentioned in the today's title, I am making filigree. I have lots of nummy wire and will be snipping and twisting away until I have four gorgeous heart pendants, which will be set with birthstones for a custom order. I am having camera difficulties, but will post photos of the process when I can! Wish me luck :)<br /><p><br /><center><br />Edit: I am having camera problems! Can anyone help me diagnose these terrible lines through my pictures?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3349831714/" title="Lines by Nicole Solo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3349831714_50d396f15b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Lines" /></a><br /></center>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-50342246168722442242009-03-11T20:40:00.001-07:002009-03-11T20:40:57.873-07:00Who calls?<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3348528218/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3348528218_411d3e52d8.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3348528218/">Who calls?</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> My darling little Hlao turned three this week :) We love the bunnies!</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-20245827434211477332009-01-30T23:30:00.001-08:002009-01-30T23:30:39.180-08:00Riveted Copper and Sterling Necklace<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3236852835/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3236852835_1dc6f1e3e3.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3236852835/">Riveted Copper and Sterling Necklace</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I was so happy to find out less than 12 hours after listing, that this new design had sold! And to a repeat customer as well, which always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling :) I still have one of these left at my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=17012">Artfire Shop</a>.</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-1213748143077542682009-01-26T12:35:00.001-08:002009-01-26T12:35:03.623-08:00I love my packaging :D<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3229655002/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3229655002_09e8ce6da6.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3229655002/">I love my packaging :D</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Busy weekend!</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-60812858745236278912009-01-22T15:21:00.001-08:002009-01-22T15:21:17.243-08:00Fourth Try's A Charm - Blush Topaz Solitaire Ring<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3219113566/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3219113566_81dacf696e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3219113566/">Blush Topaz Solitaire</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Blush Topaz Solitaire. This was my fourth redesign. I finally fabricated a stepped bezel from scratch, and soldered it to a plain band. The stone set perfectly this time. I have officially given up on premade settings!!</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-38770566949919844922009-01-20T15:12:00.001-08:002009-01-20T15:12:50.141-08:00Fail Of The Day<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3213223913/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3213223913_beac57ab95.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesolo/3213223913/">Fail Of The Day</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicolesolo/">Nicole Solo</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> This was the third attempt at a custom order ring, all of which failed miserably. A fourth design change is in on the bench now, with desperate hopes that I will not disappoint my waiting customer!</p>Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-22917891424670952782009-01-06T09:44:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:45:18.401-08:00Visit Solo Artworks on Artfire<!-- ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER FOR SOLOARTWORKS--><br /><script src="http://artfire.com/js/jquery.js"></script><br /><input type="hidden" id="mafid" value="17012"><br /><input type="hidden" id="items" value="NO ITEMS SET"><br /><script src="http://artfire.com/js/mini/4x4_last.js"></script><br /><div id="dmi">Store not available</div><br /><!-- END ARTFIRE MINI VIEWER-->Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823633472072753153.post-37094779636373862322009-01-02T01:02:00.001-08:002009-01-02T01:02:45.454-08:00My IQ. Hmm<a href='http://www.quizbook.com/iq/?CID=123252' title='IQ Test' style='display: block; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; text-decoration: none'><img src='http://www.quizbook.com/iq/images/badges/gifted.jpg' style='margin: 0; border: none; width: 180px; height: 126px' alt=''><div style='position: absolute; width: 180px; text-align: center; top: 39px; font: bold 25px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: white'>120</div></a><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTIzMDg4NjkyNjkyMSZwdD*xMjMwODg2OTU5OTUzJnA9MzkwMzAyJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*xYmYyNzk3NjRiODg*MTA5OTIyN2EwM2M2ODgzMDAwZA==.gif" />Nicole Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975114588708872119noreply@blogger.com1